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Harnessing the Founders’ Passion PWH® Thanks Sharyl Gardner

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2021 PWH® LEADERSHIP SUMMIT:

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MENTORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Delana Roperto and Pam Wedow Share a Special Connection

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Featuring Southwestern Fare at Home Moving Towards Supply Chain Elasticity

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN HEALTHCARE®

CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE CHAIR The Bright Light of PWH®

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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Pg. 5 AvKARE Innovates Business Growth and Employee Support FEATURE STORY Pg. 6-8 Harnessing the Founders’ Passion – PWH® Thanks Sharyl Gardner 2021 PWH® Leadership Summit

PWH® BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION Pg. 16-17 HIDA UPDATE Moving Towards Supply Chain Elasticity PWH® NEW MEMBERS

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PWH® Board Meeting Highlights: Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Takes on a Bigger Role THANK YOU PWH® 2020 CORPORATE PARTNERS

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MENTORSHIP SPOTLIGHT Pg. 10-11 Mentors and Mentees Share a Special Connection Delana Roperto and Pam Wedow DEVOUR Featuring Southwestern Fare at Home

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WELLNESS Sisters and Brothers, Inspiration and Wellbeing

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Connect Staff and Volunteers PWH® MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR Natalie Martin, Director, Creative Services, NDC nmartin@ndc-inc.com

EDITOR Rachel Bailey Penwan Communication Inc. rachel@penwancomm.com

ART DIRECTOR Brent Cashman Graphics Manager, BOCdesign, Inc. brent@bocdesigninc.com

VICE CHAIR, DIGITAL MARKETING Kristy Spairana, Associate Account Manager, B. Braun Medical Inc. kristy.spairana@bbraunusa.com

EDITORIAL SUPPORT Kristen Corbin, GPO Sales and Marketing Manager, NDC kcorbin@ndc-inc.com

EDITORIAL & CIRCULATION MANAGER Michelle Rydberg Executive Director, PWH® mrydberg@mypwh.org

FOOD & TRAVEL EDITOR Jackie Jones Director of Dental Sales & Marketing, NDC jjones@ndc-inc.com

PWH® MISSION & PURPOSE PWH® is an organization dedicated to ongoing professional leadership development in healthcare businesses. We are a member organization providing a national voice and progressive leadership for women in healthcare products manufacturing and delivery industries. Our goal is to reach all women in our industry and empower them in their personal and professional lives. We are also committed to integrated leadership development and gender equity for all individuals within the industries we serve.

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LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR

The Bright Light of PWH® As I weaved my way through the first jetway in months (and into a sea of masks), it hit me. I reached the light at the end of the tunnel. I exhaled with such joy that I now serve as a leader for a progressive company, especially in such an unprecedented time.

2020 will forever represent a year of change, disruption and reflection. Many talented professionals have experienced a furlough, reduced compensation or a workforce reduction. It can happen to the best of us. Thriving through this experience is all about mindset, attitude

and rising above the situation to find the next work home.

During the spike of the Coronavirus Global Pandemic, I received notice that I was part of a workforce reduction. I felt like I had fallen pretty hard. However, a voice inside told me to get right back up and push ahead to search for my next adventure. Immediately, I thought of my professional network. I assembled a list of my top 100 relationships and began reaching out via LinkedIn, text, email, phone – perhaps a few smoke signals too! I requested 15-minute discussions

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to gain professional insights. To my surprise, I was flooded with responses and packed my calendar with calls to share my current status, catch up, and gain advice to attain my next dream job.

Each discussion resulted in two or more contacts to follow up with. I was suddenly being introduced to hiring managers and key industry leaders who were all willing to help. My summer was inundated with calls, interviews, exploratory discussions and even virtual meetings—I worked so hard. The adrenaline and focused energy

Lean on PWH® to guide you to developing an enriched professional network. We will help you navigate through the darkest tunnels when you are faced with change. drained me a little bit, but I remained focused. I scheduled calls all day long as if it were my normal work routine. I allowed myself time to take short breaks to keep my head clear. Throughout all of the discussions and interviews, I learned a great deal about our industry, business models and leadership styles while gaining a great perspective on how others were coping during the pandemic. My spirit was restored, and I realized how grateful I am for my trusting relationships, mentors and all of the encouraging voices who lifted me during this time of uncertainty. As a result, I was offered multiple opportunities, which

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led to the next challenge: deciding on the perfect company and role fit. I am grateful that I invested in myself as a member of PWH®, which contributed to my priceless professional relationships, credibility and, ultimately, an awesome new role!

If you are in this situation, do not fret.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel… or a jetway in my case! Today, we might be limited to attending conferences, summits and traditional networking events due to the global pandemic. Do not let this prevent you from connecting with others. Pick up the phone. Fully utilize LinkedIn. My professional network has

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been my lifeline. We all fall on occasion, but it’s about how we get up and rise to the next level. Lean on PWH® to guide you to developing an enriched professional network. We will help you navigate through the darkest tunnels when you are faced with change. I would love to hear your story of survival! Please drop me a line: PWHChair@mypwh.org.

Let’s keep inspiring each other!

Cheers, Rachelle Ferrara PWH® Chair 2019-2020

CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

AvKARE Innovates Business Growth and Employee Support Women in Healthcare is a wonderful organization that empowers and supports positive relationships “Professional among women in the industry. It surfaces important conversations and provides tools around equality in the workplace, ®

encouraging women to “go for it” and take executive roles and the opportunity to be around successful, like-minded individuals who desire growth.

The guest speakers provide valuable, relevant industry-specific insights I appreciate. I always leave feeling inspired and filled with new thoughts. It has helped me cultivate a growth mindset to empower my team to be their best selves personally and professionally.

– Rachel Barnes-Macnamara

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AvKARE Mission: We are driven by a strong belief in family values, integrity, the courage to innovate break-through processes with passionate commitment to customer successes, and superior operational excellence.

AvKARE products and Services: AvKARE markets an extensive selection of generic pharmaceuticals, both controlled and over the counter, as well as infection control and personal hygiene products.

AvKARE Top Initiatives for 2020-2021 As an essential service, AvKARE has been fortunate to remain open and fully staffed during the pandemic. Our goals for the year are centered around finding creative ways to grow our business under these circumstances, not only for the bottom line, but so that our employees can continue to provide for their families.

To date, AvKARE has not had to furlough any of our workforce as so many other businesses have had to do. This is something we are very proud of.

Why AvKARE became a PWH® Corporate Partner: PWH was a natural fit for AvKARE because we have several successful women in upper level positions within the company.

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Company Name: AvKARE LLC.

Unique ways AvKARE supports PWH®:

Corporate Headquarters: Pulaski, TN & Fountain Run, KY

This is our first year as a PWH® Corporate Partner. Previously, we attended the annual meetings and look forward to it coming back online. We have recently implemented as part of our “Rep of the Year” award that he or she receives an invite to the PWH® Leadership Summit to attend with our executive team.

Additionally, we internally and externally promote PWH® in the market, and we anticipate a long-standing relationship and future opportunities to make an impact.

Year Established: 2007 Number of Employees: 56 Number of PWH Members: 8-10 Leadership Team: Rachel Barnes-Macnamara, Director of Sales and PWH Champion Steve Shirley, CEO Karol Ann Sharp, COO Kerry Dilley, Vice President Sales

How PWH® benefits AvKARE: PWH® provides a platform and educational opportunities to keep abreast of industry trends from a trusted resource. The opportunities to connect with industryexperts is unparalleled.

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Harnessing the Founders’ Passion PWH® Thanks Sharyl Gardner

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Former PWH® Board Advisor Sharyl Gardner retired from Midmark Corporation as Chief Administrative Officer on March 31, 2020. While COVID conditions have kept her from celebrating more personally with her direct team, the commercial side of Midmark’s business celebrated her career at their national sales meeting in February. It was a fitting commemoration since Sharyl started her career in sales at AT&T 40 years ago.

The members of PWH® would also like to commemorate and honor Sharyl’s outstanding contribution to the industry and our organization. Particularly, we’d like to recognize how she helped to harness the unbridled passion of our founding members without diminishing their spirit so that initial passion lives on and guides our leaders today.

“I remember worrying that the organization would not sustain the strength of that founding group. But because of what they created and grew, their will has extended.”

and engaged. Their passion was palpable. They were powerful and talented leaders all wanting the same thing – a more equitable industry – but with competing ideas of how to achieve it.”

At her next meeting, as the facilitator, Sharyl kept bringing the group’s conversation back to a few essential questions: What is the mission? What is the purpose? What is it that you all want to achieve with this organization, and how do you want to it grow?

Who are you trying to serve?

“They knew it,” Sharyl said. “They just didn’t have it codified to a point where they could sell it and attract more members. It was a very grassroots kind of thing. The organization needed structure and governance. Thankfully, those were some things that I could bring.”

Sharyl claims that she is not necessarily a specialist at any one thing, but she is very good at connecting people with whoever and whatever they need to advance projects. “I connected PWH® with Deb Heuer, who was a more expert facilitator than me. And I connected PWH® with Midmark’s Sue Hulsmeyer because she is an expert at succession planning. She is an HR leader and was willing to step into that role for PWH®. Susan Kaiser is another example. She has a strong PR background and skills, and she was able to bring her expertise and her passion to PWH® too.”

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“Sharyl has been a trusted and cherished adviser to the PWH® board for many years,” said PWH® Past Chair Julee Prefer, who also serves as a current board advisor. “Sharyl is a dynamic, caring, passionate, strong woman of the highest integrity. Her perseverance through life challenges has been an incredible inspiration to many.”

“Sharyl first came on the scene as a board meeting facilitator in 2010 when Sandra Parker was the PWH® Chair,” explained Julee. “Our board meetings have not always run as efficiently and smoothly as they do today. We have learned a lot over the years, and much of it came from Sharyl. She graciously, yet firmly, kept us moving in the right direction.”

“It has been quite a journey for me,” Sharyl said. “When entering a new situation, I subscribe to one of the principles of Stephen Covey: ‘Seek first to understand.’ I came to my very first PWH® meeting in January of 2010 to listen, observe, and learn, to find out what PWH® was and what it was trying to do.”

“There was this wonderful passion that I saw in these women who were the founders,” Sharyl recalled. “They were committed

Sharyl Gardner, Sue Hulsmeyer, Odra Anderson, Susan Kaiser and Rachelle Ferrara at the 2018 PWH® Board Meeting.

Midmark team members at a 2017 PWH® regional networking event.

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Sharyl admitted that while some boards function like a continuous Groundhog Day – repeatedly addressing the same thing, the PWH® board has always been different. “This is no stagnant board situation. PWH® has a dynamic board.”

“From the beginning, the PWH® board members were open to anything that I or anyone else had to offer the organization. It was pretty remarkable, and that willingness to be vulnerable came from their commitment to grow the organization. They weren’t just lip servicing. They really wanted a strong organization. Getting more intentional about its mission and vision made it easier to grow membership and programs, and to secure resources.”

Not only was Sharyl impressed with the commitment of the founding members to grow the organization, but also their openness to affect personal growth.

Sharyl Gardner being honored at Midmark Corporation’s commercial summit (national sales meeting), February 2020.

“I remember worrying that the organization would not sustain the strength of that founding group. But because of what they created and grew, their will has extended. You can see it in leaders like Rachelle Ferrara, Vicky Lyle, Odra Anderson, Sue and Susan to name just a few. They exhibit that same level of passion.

This is why the organization has been successful. The founders extended ownership, inspiring passion beyond the founding group, and the organization is stronger because of it.”

Although Sharyl officially joined PWH® in 2010, she worked closely with one of its leading founders, Anne Eiting Klamar.

During the time of PWH®’s inception, the mid-2000s, Anne served as CEO of Midmark Corporation and is now its Chair of the Board.

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“I had the honor and privilege to be Anne’s right hand for many years at Midmark. It was an incredible experience to work with her in that way. I not only had the opportunity to influence her but to be influenced by her, which made me a better person. She is the most committed person to lifelong learning that I’ve met in my life, and she is truly visionary. She had big visions for PWH®. We talked about its brand and role in professional development. We had lots of good conversations about PWH® just like we had about the future of Midmark.”

Both Sharyl and Anne are known for their humility.

Unsurprisingly, Sharyl feels as though she didn’t really help the PWH® organization as much as enable it and its leading members to help themselves. “They were so open to guidance. I helped them figure out an organizational structure that allowed people to participate without taking on too much. We helped manage through burn-out by getting the right vice-chair roles into place and the right kind of people into those roles.”

Touting Sharyl’s gift for organizational structure, Julee Prefer explained that “Sharyl is the one who first introduced succession planning and the 9-Box System to PWH® to help us develop our team and build a bench. She then brought in Sue Hulsmeyer and gifted us with her as our resident succession planning expert. Additionally, Sharyl played a vital role in mentoring and coaching many individual PWH® board members on personal and career issues, as well as PWH® issues. I was blessed to be one that Sharyl invested into.

Not only is PWH® much stronger today than it would have been without Sharyl’s involvement, but our industry is stronger today because of Sharyl’s passion and investment in so many women.”

In closing, Sharyl has two sentiments to share. One has to do with how far the PWH® organization has come, and the other is about gratitude.

“You’ve come along way, baby!” she said, recalling that late 1960s Virginia Slims commercial. “Comparing the very organized meetings held today—with their specific goals, objectives and agendas—to the chaotic passion of the past, I realize the transformation is a testament to the founding group, but also to their ability to engage more people and keep the organization going and growing. The foundation of PWH® is much stronger than those industry meetings back in the day when ten women came together to talk over wine while the men played golf.”

“The other thing I want to say is that while I have not been able to give as much as I would have liked because of my personal health challenges, I want PWH® members to know that I so sincerely appreciate the sisterhood I have experienced. The support of the women in PWH® is amazing. They are a wonderful bunch of ladies!”

Thank you all for welcoming me all those years ago. I will miss you.

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MENTOR-MENTEE SPOTLIGHT

Mentors and Mentees Share a Special Connection Why were you seeking a mentor?

What was your goal?

In this issue, we spotlight mentee Delana Roperto and her mentor Pam Wedow. Pam has helped Delana realize her value and gain confidence, while Delana helps Pam enhance her industry knowledge with greater insight into the workings of GPOs. But what makes their connection extra special is a shared passion for dancing! Read below to learn what brought them together and what keeps them grooving.

Mentee’s Perspective Delana Roperto, Senior Product Advisor, Pharmacy Analytics, Vizient

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What is your background, current company affiliation and position?

As a Senior Product Advisor at Vizient, I currently oversee contracting challenges and help to implement cost saving solutions involving the use of fee-forservice pharmacy tools. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. I have gained particular insight by working in a hospital setting and by managing national contracts for physician preferred medical devices.

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I sought a mentor because I was struggling to maintain confidence in myself in my current position. I had recently rejoined my team and doubted my performance in comparison to my peers. As a woman, I felt a particular challenge to elevate my career any further. I had become stagnant and often felt like I was holding back and not meeting my full potential.

I kept asking, “How can I elevate myself within my career? How can I enhance my presentation skills and ensure my message is meaningful?” I wanted guidance and assistance on how to excel as not only an employee, but as a woman as well. My short-term goal was to receive insights on how to communicate better when speaking to members.

What have you learned from you mentor?

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Having Pam as a mentor has shown me that I CAN achieve my goals. The sky is the limit, and I should never underestimate my abilities. Having someone who I can confide in (and who will provide unbiased feedback) both professionally and

personally has been instrumental for my success as a product advisor.

What has worked with you and your mentor? Why has the relationship been successful?

The fact that I can freely communicate with Pam regarding the challenges I have faced has worked well for me. It is refreshing to have someone who is in my corner, and who motivates me to keep reaching and not let anything stand in the way of achieving my goals.

What is your take on the value of mentorship?

I am so thankful for the PWH® mentoring program. Even though the pandemic has brought about so much disruption, I am thankful for the time that I have spent with my mentor. Pam is such an inspiration, and I am so incredibly thankful for the opportunity!

I feel the mentoring program is the best way for me to give back to this amazing organization as well as stay connected.

What have you learned from your Mentee?

This is actually my 5th pairing in the PWH® mentoring program—you know who you are! With every partnership, I’ve felt I have gained more than I’ve given. All of my mentees have been amazing women with that same desire to succeed in our industry.

With Delana, though, our connection is extraordinary because we both have a passion for Salsa dancing. I Zumba, and she competitively dances. We immediately trusted who the other person was. And, she works for Vizient. Insight into the interworkings of a GPO is definitely something I’m interested in learning more about.

What has worked with you and your mentee? Why has the relationship been successful?

I feel like it is the responsibility of the mentee to set the parameters and the pace of the partnership. Thank you Delana for your kind words. If my mentee calls us a success, we are.

What is your take on the value of mentorship?

As my good friend, Janis Dezso, always says, to be very successful, you need your own personal Board of Directors: a close friend, family confidant, a trusted coworker as a sponsor and someone of like mind that is in your industry but outside of your company. The PWH® Mentoring Program is how you fill out the seats of your own board room.

Mentor’s Perspective Pam Wedow, General Manager, PuraGraft

What is your background, current company affiliation and position?

I have 30 plus years in medical supply distribution in all industry segments and all positions within those organizations from VP of Operations to VP of Sales and Marketing. Currently, I serve as General Manager for a specialty distributor, PuraGraft, that sells IV sedation meds and surgical supplies, including our private label Biologics, to oral surgeons in every state. I love my job! I feel like I’m getting to utilize all that this great industry has taught me while learning something new every day.

Why were you seeking a mentee?

What was your goal?

About the PWH® Mentor Program How can PWH® members get involved in the PWH® Mentoring Program?

Visit the mentoring page on the PWH® website (mypwh.org/mentoring). At the bottom of the page, there is a link to click to join the program. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire (which should take five minutes or less) and from there you will be contacted by the PWH® Mentoring Committee. We will speak with you and get to know you better before connecting you with a mentor. We make the introduction for you and your match, and provide some tips and recommendations to get started. You can also contact the Chair of the PWH Mentoring Committee, Eryn Marx, at emarx@kbkcommunications.com.

How does the PWH® Mentoring Program work?

In addition to coordinating the match, the PWH® Mentoring Program provides tips and recommendations to help nurture the mentoring relationship. Communication is so important! Set expectations. Determine how often you can both commit to speaking. Let each other know your preferred format for communicating (email, phone calls, texts, in person meetings). Make clear what you want to accomplish from the relationship. This program gives you the ability to connect with people in our industry whom you might not otherwise be able to meet. Take advantage of this PWH® member benefit. We guarantee, you won’t regret it!

As a founder and Past Chair of PWH®,

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Featuring Southwestern Fare at Home How does America cope with COVID-19? The same way fellow PWH®-ers do, we cook home-made meals! The initial first months of shutdowns and stay at home mandates, resulted in pantry staples, like flour and sugar, disappearing from store shelves as fast as the paper towels did. Grocery stores implemented quantity limits on certain items. I ask you – who can survive stressful times with only one package of bacon?! Many of us were forced to ration our Wright Brand Thick Cut Bacon. America used this time to get inspired

with items in their pantry and started cooking. Here below, the PWH® Leadership team shares their favorite recipes made at home during the past months. Coincidentally, their submissions took on a Mexican theme, which inspired me to share a great Margarita recipe from a favorite internet baking site, Preppy Kitchen (#preppykitchen) with John Kanell. This article was penned while listening to Luke Bryan’s new song released during the pandemic, One Margarita. As Luke says, “Don’t worry ‘bout tomorrow.” Enjoy!

Jackie Jones’ Favorite Margarita Recipe • Source: https://preppykitchen.com/margarita-recipe Ingredients: ½ cup Patron Silver tequila ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice ¼ cup Cointreau orange liquor ¹/³ cup simple syrup* * To make the simple syrup: add equal parts sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and allow to chill.

Heather Davis’ Buffalo Chicken Dip

Vicky Lyle’s Favorite Taco Soup

“A go-to with the kids over the summer”

“Add chicken for a heartier meal!”

Ingredients: 3-4 breasts of chicken shredded (you can use rotisserie chicken also) ¾ of an 8-oz package of cream cheese ½ cup franks Red-hot buffalo sauce ½ cup ranch dressing 4-6 oz shredded cheese (Mexican cheese melts best)

Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, drained 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can chicken broth 1 can corn 1 can diced green chiles 1 can enchilada sauce (green or red) 1 package taco seasoning

Instructions: > Put cream cheese in a sauce pan on low to start melting; add ranch and buffalo sauce and use whisk to combine.

Once melted add shredded chicken. > Pour mixture into a dish and cover with shredded cheese. > Put in oven on 350 and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned. > Serve with Tortilla chips.

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Instructions: Add ice, tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and ¹/³ cup of the simple syrup to a shaker and shake! Strain and serve in salted glasses over ice. You can add more of the simple syrup for an extra kick/sweetness if desired. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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Instructions: > Mix taco seasoning with tomatoes and broth. > Then mix all ingredients and bring to a boil.

Khaki Weber’s Favorite Chili • “Quick Red and Black Bean Chili” Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (or combo with chicken and turkey) 1.5 cups chili seasoning mix* 2, 14.5-oz cans Hunt’s diced tomatoes with green peppers, celery, and onions 2, cans tomato sauce 1, 16 oz black beans, undrained 1, 16 oz red kidney beans, undrained *Chili Seasoning Mix Makes 1¹/³ cup and can be stored for up to 4 months at room temp in plastic baggie or container. ¾ cup chili powder 2 Tbsp. ground cumin 2 Tbsp. dried oregano 2 Tbsp. dried minced onion 2 Tbsp. Lowry’s seasoned salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. dried minced garlic

Instructions: > Brown ground meat in Dutch oven until crumbles and browned. Drain fat and return to pot. > Add ¹/³ to ½ cup of chili seasoning mix and cook for 1 minute. (¹/³ cup for mild; ½ cup for spicier). > Stir tomatoes and remaining ingredients and bring to boil.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. > Top with your favorite chili toppings (cheddar, sour cream, oyster crackers, jalapeno, etc.). > Serves 8. > Can freeze extra in plastic container.

Reheating Instructions: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place in pot and heat over medium heat until steamy.

Can also be microwaved at high until hot.

Kristy Spairana’s Favorite Slow Cooker Fajitas Source: https://recipekeeperonline.com/recipe/F7Ch-1FqS0ayRV4GHEiJ2Q Ingredients: 1, 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes (or diced tomatoes with green chiles), no salt added 1 medium onion, cut into quarters, sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into strips 2 tsp. ground chile powder 1 tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced 8, 6” whole wheat tortillas, warm ½ cup fresh tomato salsa 8 tsp. low fat (1%) plain Greek yogurt (optional) ½ medium avocado (optional) Finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions: > Place tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, chile powder, cumin, pepper, and lime juice in a 3-quart slow cooker; mix well. > Add chicken; cook, covered, on low temperature for 4 to 5 hours (or on high for 2-3 hours), stirring once or twice, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. > Evenly divide mixture between tortillas. Top event with salsa, yogurt, avocado and cilantro.

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WELLNESS

Sisters and Brothers, Inspiration and Wellbeing

By Eileen T. O’Grady, PhD, RN, NP

Several years ago, my brother John and I realized that once we hit adulthood, we no longer spent any time alone together. We live on opposite coasts. When we see each other at family events, there are many other O’Gradys around, leaving no time to talk more deeply about our shared childhood, dreams, and concerns.

So, we decided to take time from our respective families and careers for a sister-brother weekend.

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In January 2017, we met in California for a “Weekend with David Whyte.” As a poet, Whyte helps corporations have more soul. On the first day, John and I randomly sat at a big table for breakfast with a friendly guy named Eugene from South Africa.

Eugene found it inspiring that John and I were brother and sister having a weekend together. He told us that he planned to ask his sister — whom he

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adored but rarely got to see — to take a similar trip when he returned home.

Two years later, a colleague and I were writing a book about how to put the CARE back into health care. We brought on a third author, a nursing professor, Minette from the University of Cape Town who knew a lot about caring science. We started holding monthly online meetings to keep the book moving.

Not long ago, Minette asked if I would host a webinar on Extreme Self Care for

Extreme Times to the Sub-Saharan African nations pediatric nursing faculty.

During the webinar, Minette noticed a slide I had that referred to David Whyte. She was also familiar with David Whyte, although she and I had not discussed him or his work.

Minette ended up taking a screenshot of the David Whyte slide and sent it to her brother, who had introduced her to Whyte’s work.

Minette’s brother then sent her a message to call him. It turns out that Minette’s brother happens to be Eugene, the man my brother and I had inspired to go on a sister-brother weekend back in January of 2017. Eugene had seen my name on the screenshot of the slide, tracked me down online, and made the connection!

And, so it goes, Minette and Eugene are sister and brother. By some

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

– Nelson Mandela

incredible coincidence, I had met my colleague’s brother years before I met her. Inspired by my brother and me, they too had taken a trip together, theirs to Barcelona. There are 60 million people in South Africa and 330 million in the United States—how could such a surreal, extraordinary connection come to be? I believe it happened because we followed our hearts and did something very important to us. I believe that when we do what we are passionate about,

we inspire others to do it too, and we draw more people hungry for similar experiences toward us.

You never know who will be inspired and the strange ways good ideas are spread. Where attention goes, energy flows! If there is someone in your life you want to connect with more deeply, do it!

If travel isn’t possible, a little imagination and a good amount of time dedicated to a virtual meeting can go a long way toward inspiring and sustaining connection.

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BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION

PWH ® EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2020 PWH ® EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2018

RACHELLE FERRARA

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ALLISON THERWHANGER

® JULEE PREFER PWH BOARD, 2018 JULEE PREFER Treasurer PWH ® ADVISORY ADVISORY BOARD, 2018 ® PWH Chair

PWH Medical BoardTechnologies Advisor, Summit Shippert Healthcare President Solutions Group Preferred Solutions, Inc. CATHY DENNING President ®

CATHY DENNING ®

PWH President ® Board Advisor PWH Board Advisor

PWH ® LEADERSHIP ROSTER, 2020 HEATHER DAVIS

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE ® Regional Connections ODRA ANDERSON PWH ROSTER, 2018 PWH ® LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP ROSTER, Committee Chair Membership Committee Laura Reline, ChairChair 2018 B.Jennifer Braun Medical, Inc. (Aesculap) HealthFirst Ramthun, Vice

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Product Manager | Surgical National Account Manager STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice Chair Partner Optimization STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Specialty Products

Vizient Vizient SeniorBOARD, Vice President, PWH ® ADVISORY 2018 Senior Vice President, Sourcing Operations ELIZABETH DAY-CURI Sourcing Operations Corporate Partnership HEATHER LLORCA-KROPP PWH Board Advisor, CPC ® CATHY PWH PastDENNING Chair Committee Chair

Suzanne Lord,Carmel Strategic Oversight ViceChair Chair GPO Engagement Suzanne Lord, StrategicVeron, Oversight Chair Sue Hulsmeyer, Vice ChairCourteau, Organizational Kimberly Vice Chair Distribution Engagement ® Sue Hulsmeyer, Vice Chair Organizational PWH LEADERSHIP ROSTER, 2018 Leadership Development Tina Richter, Vice Chair Manufacturer Engagement Leadership Development SUZANNE LORD Vice Natalie Martin,Rebecca Vice ChairBenga, Marketing Strategy Chair Provider Engagement Natalie Martin, ViceLYLE Chair Marketing Strategy VICKY Strategic Oversight & Brand Guidelines STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE & Brand Guidelines Mentoring Committee Chair Committee Chair Amy Swift, Vice Chair Committee Suzanne Lord, Strategic OversightLiaison Chair Owens & Minor Amy Swift, Vice Chair Committee Liaison Coalition for Independent Care

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® Danni Green, Chair PWH LEADERSHIP ROSTER, 2018 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Leadership Development MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

ELIZABETH DAY-CURI

Georgia Pacific PWH Board Advisor DUKAL Corporation JANIS DEZSO JANIS DEZSO Vice President, Marketing Director ® of Sales, Market Sales Director Vizient PWH Advisor ® Board &National Channel Management PWH Board Advisor Distribution/Medical ®

Bovie Medical Sourcing Operations Vice President of Sales Vice President of Sales

CULTURAL INCLUSION & DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Operating VP, Service Line Strategy

Sue Hulsmeyer,COO Vice Chair Organizational

Enid Oquendo, Vice Chair

Odra Anderson, Membership Committee Chair Natalie Martin, Vice Chair Marketing Strategy Odra Anderson, Membership Committee Chair & Brand Guidelines Ashleigh McLaughlin, Vice Chair Member Engagement STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Ashleigh McLaughlin, Vice Chair Member Engagement ® PWH Board Advisor ® PWH Board Advisor Amy Swift, Vice Chair Committee Liaison Shannon Trahan, Vice Chair Market Intelligence Suzanne Lord, Strategic Oversight Chair JANIS DEZSO Shannon Trahan, ViceKAISER Chair Market Intelligence RACHELLE FERRARA SUSAN Natalie Martin, Chair JOAN ELIASEK Vizient ® ® ELIASEK Vizient ErynHulsmeyer, Marx, Vice Chair PR Development & Organizational Marketing JOAN PWH Chair Elect PWH Board Advisor Sue Vice Chair Professional Eryn Marx, Vice ChairClifford, PR & Marketing ® Beth Vice Chair PWH® Marketing PWH Board Advisor ®Vice Senior President, Group Senior Vice President, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE PWH Board Advisor Committee Chair Leadership Development Brasseler Medical Bovie Medical ODRA ANDERSON Sourcing Operations Kristy Spairana, Vice Chair Digital Marketing McKesson Senior Director, Marketing Sourcing Operations, and COE Midmark Corporation Odra Anderson, Membership Committee Chair REGIONAL CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE Vice President of Sales Analytics McKesson Natalie Martin, Vice Chair Marketing Strategy Membership Committee Chair REGIONAL CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE and Enterprise Sales President, Maxine Milazzo, Vice Chair Social Media Media and Communications Manager President, & Brand Guidelines Ashleigh McLaughlin, Vice Chair Member Engagement Heather Davis, Regional Connections Committee Chair B. Braun Medical, Inc. (Aesculap) Extended Care Sales Heather Davis, Regional Connections Committee Chair Extended Care Sales Product Manager | Surgical Amy Lamano, Swift, Vice Chair Committee Liaison Shannon Trahan, Vice Chair Market Intelligence Geri Vice Chair Regional Events JANIS DEZSO Geri Lamano, Vice Chair Regional Events SpecialtyELIASEK Products JOAN Eryn Marx, & Marketing OPEN, ViceVice ChairChair PDCPR Liason PWH®® Board Advisor ® OPEN, Vice Chair PDC Liason Ashleigh McLaughlin, Chair PWH Board Advisor PWH Board Advisor MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SHARYL GARDNER Bovie Medical SHARYL GARDNER HEATHER DAVIS ® Katarina Ivkovic, Vice Chair New Member Experience McKesson ALLISON THERWHANGER PWH Advisor McKesson Medical-Surgical ® Board Odra Anderson, Membership Committee Chair Vice President of Sales REGIONAL CONNECTIONS CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE PWH Board Advisor Regional ConnectionsCOMMITTEE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE President, Treasurer Jessica Wells, Vice Chair Member Experience President, Midmark Corporation AshleighDavis, McLaughlin, Vice Chair Member Engagement Committee Chair Heather Regional Connections Committee Chair Elizabeth Day-Curi, Corporate Partners Committee Chair Midmark Corporation Extended Care Sales Shippert Medical Technologies Elizabeth Day-Curi, Corporate Partners Committee Chair Amber Alexander, Vice Chair New Member Outreach Extended HealthFirst VICKY LYLECare Sales Shannon Trahan, Market Intelligence Geri Lamano, ViceVice Chair Regional Events President Jennifer Ramthun, ViceChair Chair Strategic Partners Jennifer Ramthun, Vice Chair Strategic Partners & Market Intelligence National Account Manager Mentoring Committee Chair JOAN ELIASEK Eryn Marx, Vice & Marketing OPEN, Vice ChairChair PDCPR Liason Jennifer O’Reilly, Chair Sales Distribution Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice Chair Sales GeriVice Lamano, ViceDistribution Chair Regional Events PWH Owens® &Board Minor Advisor SHARYL GARDNER Laura Reline, Vice Chair Sales Manufacturing Operating VP, Service Line Strategy Laura Reline, Vice Chair Sales Manufacturing ® JUHAS McKesson CINDY PWH Board Advisor REGIONAL COMMITTEE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE CINDY JUHAS Carmel Veron,CONNECTIONS Vice Chair Sales GPO ® ® Board Advisor President, Carmel Veron, Vice Chair Sales GPO PWH PWH Board Advisor ® Midmark Corporation PWH Board Advisor Heather Davis, Regional Connections Committee ELIZABETH DAY-CURI Elizabeth Day-Curi, Corporate Partners CommitteeChair Chair Extended Care Sales Suzy Carlino,SUZANNE Vice PR Chair & Marketing LORD ErynChair Marx, Suzy Carlino, Vice Chair PR & Marketing CME Corporate Partnership CME PWH ® EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2018 Geri Lamano, Vice Chair Regional Events CME Jennifer Ramthun, Vice Chair Strategic Partners Strategic Oversight Khaki Weber, Vice Chair Mentor Support Committee Chair Officer Chief Strategy Committee ChairSales Distribution OPEN, Vice Chair PDC Liason Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice Chair PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CATHY DENNING CATHY DENNING

MARKETING COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

JOAN ELIASEK

CINDY JUHAS

SHARYL GARDNER Director of Sales, SUSAN KAISER ® PWH Board Advisor CINDY JUHAS National Distribution/Medical Professional Development

® EITING JULEE PREFER ANNE KLAMAR ANNE EITING KLAMAR PWH Board Advisor Committee Chair Midmark Corporation ANNE EITING KLAMAR PWH®® Chair ®

PWH Advisor ® Board PWH Board Advisor CME Midmark Corporation PWH Board Advisor

Healthcare Solutions Group Media and Corporation Communications Midmark Midmark Corporation Midmark CorporationManager President Chair, Board of Directors Chair, Board of Chair, BoardDirectors of Directors

CINDY JUHAS ® PWH Board Advisor ANNE EITING KLAMAR

MENTORING COMMITTEE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Justine Albright, Vice Chair Mentee Support Coalition for Independent Care

Laura Reline, ChairCulpepper, Sales Manufacturing Susan Kaiser, Vice Professional Development Chair Selena ViceCommittee Chair Technology Susan Kaiser,COO Professional Development Committee Chair CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE ODRA ANDERSON Carmel Veron, Vice Chair GPO Enid Oquendo, Vice Chair Sales Summit Programming Enid Oquendo, Vice Chair Summit Programming Membership Committee Chair Chair Elizabeth Day-Curi, Corporate Partners Committee Suzy Vice Chair & Marketing TaniaCarlino, Steinbruegge, VicePR Chair Webinars Tania Steinbruegge, Vice Chair Webinars B. Braun Medical, Inc. Partners (Aesculap) Jennifer Ramthun, Vice Chair OPEN, Vice Chair Education &Strategic Innovation Odra Anderson, Chair OPEN, Vice Chair Education & Innovation Product Manager | Surgical Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice Chair Sales Distribution PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Specialty Products Vice Chair Webinars Tania Steinbruegge,

Laura Reline, Chair Sales Manufacturing Susan Kaiser, Vice Professional Development Committee Chair& Innovation MENTORING COMMITTEE Jessica Lucio, Vice Chair Education MENTORING COMMITTEE

Carmel Veron, Vice Sales GPO Enid Oquendo, Vice Chair Chair Summit Programming Vicky Lyle, Mentoring Committee Chair Vicky Lyle, Mentoring Committee Chair Suzy Carlino, Vice Chair PR & Marketing Tania Steinbruegge, Vice Chair Webinars Susan Hunter-Vinson, Vice Chair Individual Mentoring Susan Hunter-Vinson, Vice Chair Individual Mentoring OPEN, Vice Chair Education & Innovation Jen Nicholson, Vice Chair Group Mentoring Kaiser, Jen Nicholson,Susan Vice Chair Group Mentoring VICKY LYLEChair PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Shelley Bache,April Vice Chair PR &Committee Marketing Shomper, Vice Chair Content Chair Shelley Bache, ViceMentoring Chair PR & Marketing Susan Kaiser, Professional Development Committee Chair MENTORING COMMITTEE

HEATHER LLORCA-KROPP

PWH Board Advisor CME HEATHER DAVIS ® Corporation PAMELA WEDOW Regional Connections Midmark PWH Board Advisor PAMELA WEDOW HEATHER LLORCA-KROPP ® PWH Board Advisor Committee Chair Chair, of Directors PWH®Board Past Chair PWH Board Advisor DUKAL Corporation ®

HealthFirst DUKAL Corporation Vice President, Marketing National Account Manager Vice President, Marketing ANNE EITING KLAMAR & Channel Management & Channel Management ®

PWH Board Advisor

PAMELA WEDOW Midmark Corporation

SUZANNE LORD

PWH®Board Board Chair, of Advisor Directors SUZANNE LORD ®

PWH Board Advisor Strategic Oversight RACHELLEChair FERRARA Committee Coalition for Independent Care PWH® Chair Elect Coalition for Independent Care Chief Operating Officer Brasseler Medical

COO PAMELA WEDOW

Senior®Director, Marketing PWH Board Advisor and Enterprise Sales

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT COMMITTEE ErinOwens Hyatt,&Vice MinorChair Hospitality

Enid Oquendo, ViceOperating Chair Summit Programming Vicky Lyle, Mentoring Committee Chair VP, Service Line Strategy Natalie Martin, Marketing Liaison Tania Steinbruegge, Vice Chair Webinars Susan Hunter-Vinson, Vice Chair Individual Mentoring Kim Thies, Vice Chair Summit Sponsors OPEN, Vice Chair Education & Innovation Jen Nicholson, Vice Chair Group Mentoring

STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Shelley Bache, Vice Chair PR & Marketing

MENTORINGSue COMMITTEE Hulsmeyer, Chair Vicky Lyle, Mentoring Committee Chair KAISER AmySUSAN Swift, Vice Chair

Committee Liaison

Susan Hunter-Vinson, Vice Chair Individual Mentoring Professional Development Brooke Elliott, Vice Chair Organizational Leadership Development Committee Chair Jen Nicholson, Vice Chair Group Mentoring Corporation Shelley Bache, ViceMidmark Chair PR & Marketing

Media and Communications Manager

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Large Stockpiles Create New Logistical Challenges

HIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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HIDA proposes a better alternative to mandated long-term stockpiles.

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hospitals are reeling from the impact of the pandemic. Many are suffering a steep decline in revenue due to canceled or postponed elective surgeries that can generate up to 50 percent of a hospital’s operating revenue.

A better approach is to leverage the proven expertise of health industry distributors. Distributors have the infrastructure ready to provide storage, logistics support and the expertise to manage the range of costs, operational, and logistics issues. All this can be done while building a new national pandemic response infrastructure capable of replenishing supplies.

One component of that infrastructure would be forward-deployed reserves of supplies to meet the first-call needs of healthcare providers when a crisis strikes. Based at the 500 commercial distribution centers across the country or government warehouse, the federal government would manage and control the stockpiles. Distributors would manage

Based at the 500 commercial distribution centers across the country or government warehouse, the federal government would manage and control the stockpiles. Distributors would manage them to ensure the inventory is rotated and replenished. them to ensure the inventory is rotated and replenished.

In addition to reserves, the pandemic response infrastructure would include expanded, diversified surge manufacturing capacity with a strong focus on domestic production and centralized federal stockpiles to meet the emergency needs of state and local governments. Relying on forward-deployed reserves would relieve providers of the expense and administrative

burdens of maintaining massive stockpiles of their own and enable hospitals to keep doing what they do best: care for patients.

Lawmakers are considering language originally introduced in the Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020 that would implement this framework. It would authorize funds to implement a supply chain flexibility manufacturing program, creating incentives for U.S. manufacturers to improve supply chain elasticity.

Welcome New Members* Kristy Sasser National Account Manager Medela LLC

Sasha Fannin Senior Director Vizient Inc.

Veronica Marino Director, Operational Excellence Enclara Pharmacia

Amy Mulherin Production Administrator Share Moving Media

Denise Fielder National Account Manager Medela LLC

Samantha Newby Firmware Engineer Midmark

Kim Soderstrom Regional Sales Manager Molnlycke

Jessica Landis Lab Financial Services Manager McKesson

Poonam Patil Industrial Engineer Owens & Minor

Demetria Wafford Manager, Product Delivery Vizient

Denise LeBlanc Consulting Director Vizient Inc.

Margo Perretz Senior Customer Master File Specialist Owens & Minor

* From June 20, 2020 through September 14, 2020

Katie Educate Vice President of Sales Share Moving Media

Kimberly Sisneros National Account Manager Medela LLC

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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

PWH® Board Meeting Highlights: Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Takes on a Bigger Role

By Odra Anderson On August 17th-18th, the PWH® executive board and leadership team gathered for the organization’s bi-annual meeting. The midpoint check-in, usually held in person to unite women leaders from different companies serving the healthcare industry, was held virtually. PWH® Chair Rachelle Ferrara (LogistiCare) called the meeting to order Monday morning. The day progressed with updates on the organization’s finances, reported by Allison Therwanger (Shippert Medical Technologies), and on its future outlook, including a succession planning presentation led by Brooke Elliot (Premier Inc.).

Some of the main topics discussed included the future of the PWH® Leadership Summit and possible adoption of Project Rome, a new technology initiative co-led by Eryn Marx (KBK Communications) and Odra Anderson (Aesculap Inc). Each committee provided updates and future strategies.

One of the key outcomes of the meeting was a unanimous vote to modify PWH’s organizational structure to include an eighth committee entitled: Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee.

Leaders of the new committee, Danni Green (Sages Consulting LLC) along with Enid Quendo (Concordance Healthcare

Solutions), delivered a presentation on Cultural Inclusion. They also led discussion on the committee’s key projects that will include a member survey to support a white paper on diversity and inclusion, and additional resources which will be available to members and the industry.

The meeting concluded with a conversation with special guest, Olivia Hollaus, the president of Protect My Shoes. The discussion, titled “Leading with an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Today's New Era of Business,” promoted the importance of perseverance.

Hollaus shared powerful life lessons, recounting her experiences as a female entrepreneur, turning obstacles into something positive and trusting her instincts. Her words, “Life is not a sprint, but a marathon,” served as a reminder for all of us to be in the present, slow down and pace ourselves for a successful future.

A recap of committee updates will be discussed at the virtual Annual Member Meeting on October 28, 2020 at 12 pm EDT. Don’t forget to register and attend. This meeting is open to all PWH® members.

You can register and learn more information on the PWH® website: www.mypwh.org.

PWH® leaders held their biannual board meeting virtually in August.

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